This position is crucial for fostering communication between deaf and hearing individuals, enabling meaningful interactions in a variety of environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and accurate ASL interpretation in settings such as educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and community outreach programs.
• Facilitate communication by interpreting spoken language to ASL and vice versa, ensuring cultural relevance and contextual appropriateness.
• Adhere to professional ethics and confidentiality standards in all interpreting assignments.
• Work collaboratively with clients to understand their specific communication needs and preferences.
• Engage in continual professional development to enhance interpreting skills and stay current with industry standards.

Requirements

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and proficient English skills.
• Preferred certification or completion of an accredited ASL interpreting program.
• Awareness and understanding of Deaf culture and community dynamics.
• Experience in interpreting across various settings is beneficial.
• Strong ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations while delivering accurate interpretations.

Benefits

• Paid by assignment at an hourly rate.

XML job scraping automation by YubHub